PEDS Flashcards
Anabolic steroids (what is it?)
Drugs that mimic the malw sex hormone testosterone and promote bone and muscle growth.
Anabolic steroids (benefits)
Used to enhance performance taken to increase muscle mass and develop bone growth therefore increases strenght
Anabolic steroids (side effects)
Increased risk of injury, increased risk of heart attacks and strokes
Beta blockers (what is it)
Drugs that used to control the heartrate and have a calming relaxing affect
Beta blockers (benefits)
Beta blockers can help target sports which require precision and steadiness
Beta blockers (side effects)
Nausea,diarhoea,tiredness depression insomnia and nightmares
Narcostics and analgesics (what is it)
Drugs that affecr mood or behaviour including drowsiness and relieveing pain
Narcostics and analgesics (benefits)
These drugs act by depressing the central nerve system and give relief from painful injuries
Narcostics and analgesics (side effecrs)
Loss of coordination loss of balance loss of concerntration ans emotional effects
Diuretics (what is it)
Drugs that elavate the rate of urine production
Diuretics (benefits)
This can help performers that need to loose weight they may also be used to reduce concerntration
Diuretics ( side effects)
Dehydration which causes dizziness or muscle cramps
Peptide hormones (what is it)
Increases the rate of maturation or red blood cells
Peptide hormones (benefits)
Increases muscle growth assist in recovery from an injury
Peptide hormones(side effects)
Blood becomes thicker which makes it more difficult to pass